University of Queensland research shows an increase in heatwave-related deaths in cities due to human-induced climate change. [ + ]

ACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness. [ + ]

RMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion. [ + ]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a national roadmap to enable electric vehicles (EVs) to connect to the grid. [ + ]

Schneider Electric has announced Tim Pratt as vice president of the Power Products division, Pacific Zone. [ + ]

ANC Delivers has overcome transition challenges to integrate around 60 electric vehicles into its fleet as part of its $45.5 million sustainability initiative. [ + ]

A hydrogen production tax incentive has passed legislation, encouraging hydrogen production as a clean energy alternative in Australia. [ + ]

ACCIONA is calling on Australian innovators to help with a new initiative for transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into new materials and products. [ + ]

ARENA has committed $2.4 million in funding for 250 new public kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Victoria, NSW and South Australia. [ + ]

Applications for a NSW Government grant program are now open to help eligible businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions. [ + ]

The CSIRO's Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing report has highlighted a $1.7 billion revenue opportunity and a significant increase in new jobs by 2050. [ + ]

UniSA researchers have overcome a limitation of desalination plants, successfully trialling a new method to make seawater evaporate faster than freshwater. [ + ]

Fortescue 6 MW fast chargers are on the way, capable of charging 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 minutes. [ + ]

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released its latest report on the status of Australia's packaging consumption and recovery. [ + ]

Specialising in difficult-to-treat industrial waste, Evoro's Laverton North facility is undergoing improvements so it can handle a greater range of waste management services. [ + ]